[August 2014] SNAPSHOT Monthly Ranking

How familiar are you with the evolution of Canon EF lenses? As we break into the last quarter of the year, let's take a look at our Monthly Ranking for August and embark on a journey back to the dawn of the EF lenses and watch how they have grown with 2 amazing articles on the history of EF lenses. Meanwhile, bring your photography skills to another level as we bring you our 4 most popular DSLR Master Guides on ISO, aperture, shutter and exposure. Read them now.

What's New

Countless events are unfolding every day in the world of photography and it takes particular effort to stay abreast of everything. At SNAPSHOT, we believe in braving the storm of information to handpick the most popular and relevant photography articles for you, so that you can sit back and enjoy reading the latest happenings at the tip of your fingers every week. So why wait? Take a look at our What's New articles now.

First of its kind in Japan, the 35mm focal-plane-shutter camera, Kwanon, is also of great significance to Canon. Named after the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, the birth of Kwanon marks the beginning of Canon's dedication to producing the finest cameras and lenses in the world. Find out more about Canon's developments throughout the last 80 years now.

While white balance is normally used to correct the colour of the surrounding light, it can also create specific impressions under specific circumstances. Learn more about hue adjustments in this article as we show you how each picture looks like under a range of white balance effects. Read more here.

With correction effects of 4 shutter stops at normal range and 2 at macro, and excellent ability in correcting angular and shift shakes, the popular EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens is definitely the top of its class! Read more about this mid-telephoto macro lens and discover why it is the perfect candidate for your lens collection here.

Timeliness is a determining factor in photography. With the Quick Control functions in EOS 6D, camera settings can be readily adjusted to capture decisive moments. In this article, find out how you can reach and manipulate the Picture Style, Exposure Compensation and ALO functions to deliver images that communicate different impressions. Read more here.

Justin Jonah Ng's fascination with colours, light and other photographic variables converge together into pictures that are far from conventional. Elle Photographer of the Year, and Hong Kong representative with a portfolio in Le Book, professional photographer Justin Jonah shares his experience with glamour photography in our interview. Find out more here.